Stats & Training
Sp. Def leads and Attack gets almost nothing. That's Mantine's stat line in a nutshell. 2 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Very hard to catch and yields 2 Sp. Def EVs.
When the waves are calm, one may encounter a swarm of MANTINE swimming as if they are in flight.
It swims elegantly, mindless of REMORAID hitching on to its broad fins. It has a docile nature.
Mantine Weakness
Type-wise, Mantine takes extra damage from Electric and Rock. Watch out for Electric attacks, those deal 4x damage. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Mantine's special bulk (base 140 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Electric |
| 2x (Weak) | Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Diamond & Pearl, Zapdos can KO Mantine with Thunderbolt (107-126%). Aerodactyl's Stone Edge hits Mantine for 77-91%. Rhyperior's Stone Edge also KOs at 103-121%.
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Mantine View Zapdos builds →Thunderbolt 4x107-126%KO Heat Wave9-11% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mantine View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 2x77-91% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Mantine View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x103-121%KO Megahorn20-24% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mantine View Rotom builds →Thunderbolt 4x107-126%KO Shadow Ball24-28% | ||
Diamond & Pearl Evolution
Getting Mantine requires a unique condition, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Mantyke. Breed this form to get Mantyke eggs (average hatch time). HP grew the most through evolution (+20 over Mantyke), and Mantine peaks at 465 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Mantine to get Mantyke eggs easily using 69 partners from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include Haze, Hydro Pump, Mirror Coat and 7 more.
Diamond & Pearl Mantine Best Moveset
This is a pure walling set. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn so Mantine sticks around, and the Bold nature reinforces physical wall. Rest handles sustain while Waterabsorb does work passively.
Best Build
Mantine best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Surf
- Rest
- Icy Wind
- Sleep Talk
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Haze and Hydro Pump aren't available any other way for Mantine, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Hydro Pump and Surf for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Mantine in Diamond & Pearl
You're catching Mantyke first, not Mantine. Mantyke appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Mantine in Diamond & Pearl
To get Mantine, start by catching Mantyke through surfing encounters at Lv. 30-45. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MantykeRoute 223DiamondSurfing on water Lv.30-45 Route10%MidRoute 223PearlSurfing on water Lv.30-45 Route10%MidSunyshore CityDiamondSurfing on water Lv.30-45 City10%MidSunyshore CityPearlSurfing on water Lv.30-45 City10%Mid
Step 2Mantine ✓
Mantine Guide
In Diamond & Pearl, Swift Swim changes the entire equation for Mantine. The 465 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a support. Surf with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Diamond & Pearl, Mantine's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric) and Aerodactyl (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Jolteon is the most dangerous since Electric moves deal 4x damage. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Swift Swim is what you want on Mantine. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Water Absorb, Water Veil) work on paper but Swift Swim is what makes Mantine worth using.
Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Mantine is a special attacker with base 80 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a support.
For Diamond & Pearl, the core moveset is Surf, Rest, Icywind, and Sleep Talk. Surf leads at 24% usage. Surf provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Available in 17 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Mantine spans 9 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves